Ireland ready to help Japan, says Kenny

TAOISEACH Enda Kenny said Ireland stands ready to assist Japan in any way possible after a massive earthquake triggered a tsunami that crashed into the country’s eastern coastline.

Mr Kenny sent a message to Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan expressing Ireland’s sympathy and concern.

The Department of Foreign Affairs said none of the estimated 2,000 Irish people in the country have been reported injured in the massive quake, which sparked tsunami warnings across the Pacific.